Braeden Chow

Candidate for Mayor

In their own words

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Where they stand

Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 16 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Braeden Chow chose 'Build, acquire and own significantly more housing'; Toronto should take more responsibility itself.

Answer: Build, acquire and own significantly more housing.
Toronto should take more responsibility itself: build, acquire, and own more affordable/supportive housing, rather than mainly relying on private developers or outside partners to solve the problem.

“Toronto should take more responsibility itself: build, acquire, and own more affordable/supportive housing, rather than mainly relying on private developers or outside partners to solve the problem.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Braeden Chow chose 'No'; Support building substantially more housing across Toronto.

Answer: No.
support building substantially more housing across Toronto, but I wouldn't say every ward needs the exact same level or type of development. Housing policy should reflect local infrastructure, transit, neighbourhood context and actual capacity. We need more homes, but we also need smart planning.

“support building substantially more housing across Toronto, but I wouldn't say every ward needs the exact same level or type of development. Housing policy should reflect local infrastructure, transit, neighbourhood context and actual capacity. We need more homes, but we also need smart planning.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Braeden Chow chose 'Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing'; We need more affordable and supportive housing.

Answer: Build or finance substantially more affordable and supportive housing.
We need more affordable and supportive housing, but I don't support simply opening the door for anyone to build anything anywhere.

“We need more affordable and supportive housing, but I don't support simply opening the door for anyone to build anything anywhere.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Braeden Chow chose 'Yes'; yes.

Answer: Yes.
Yes. If the City has offered a genuinely available indoor space that meets the person's accessibility, safety and household needs, I believe they should be required to leave the encampment. Parks are public spaces and need to remain safe and accessible for everyone.

“Yes. If the City has offered a genuinely available indoor space that meets the person's accessibility, safety and household needs, I believe they should be required to leave the encampment. Parks are public spaces and need to remain safe and accessible for everyone.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

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Taxes & spending

What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Braeden Chow chose 'Reduce or redesign lower-priority services'; reduce or redesign lower-priority services first.

Answer: Reduce or redesign lower-priority services.
Reduce or redesign lower-priority services first. A structural deficit usually signals a management problem. Essential services should be protected, contracts should deliver strong value, and residents shouldn't be asked to pay more before the City fixes its own spending.

“Reduce or redesign lower-priority services first. A structural deficit usually signals a management problem. Essential services should be protected, contracts should deliver strong value, and residents shouldn't be asked to pay more before the City fixes its own spending.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Braeden Chow chose 'Grow more slowly than inflation, requiring service restraint or alternative revenues'.

Answer: Grow more slowly than inflation, requiring service restraint or alternative revenues.
I'd lean grow more slowly than inflation. Property taxes shouldn't automatically rise just because costs do. The City should first find efficiencies and spend better. If a genuine need remains, increases around inflation can be justified.

“I'd lean grow more slowly than inflation. Property taxes shouldn't automatically rise just because costs do. The City should first find efficiencies and spend better. If a genuine need remains, increases around inflation can be justified.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

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Emergency services

When I call for help, will it come fast enough?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Braeden Chow chose 'Increase above inflation to expand police staffing or services'.

Answer: Increase above inflation to expand police staffing or services.
Increase above inflation, but not simply to hire more officers. I want a stronger, better-trained, better-equipped force with serious mental-health, recovery and family support off duty. Police deal with extraordinary situations; we should invest in keeping them capable and healthy.

“Increase above inflation, but not simply to hire more officers. I want a stronger, better-trained, better-equipped force with serious mental-health, recovery and family support off duty. Police deal with extraordinary situations; we should invest in keeping them capable and healthy.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Braeden Chow chose 'Lighting, maintenance, sanitation and active use of streets and parks'; I'd choose public-space management.

Answer: Lighting, maintenance, sanitation and active use of streets and parks.
I'd choose public-space management, but safety can't be reduced to visibility alone. Police also need the resources, staffing and tools to actually prevent and respond to crime. The goal should be safer residents and officers, not simply more uniforms on the street.

“I'd choose public-space management, but safety can't be reduced to visibility alone. Police also need the resources, staffing and tools to actually prevent and respond to crime. The goal should be safer residents and officers, not simply more uniforms on the street.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

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Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Braeden Chow chose 'Deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility'; i'd prioritize goods and essential access.

Answer: Deliveries, trades, emergency vehicles and accessibility.
I'd prioritize goods and essential access. Deliveries, trades, emergency services and accessibility are foundational to how the city functions. When space is limited, the people and services that keep Toronto operating should come first.

“I'd prioritize goods and essential access. Deliveries, trades, emergency services and accessibility are foundational to how the city functions. When space is limited, the people and services that keep Toronto operating should come first.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Braeden Chow chose 'More frequent and reliable service on existing routes'; i'd prioritize service.

Answer: More frequent and reliable service on existing routes.
I'd prioritize service. Riders need more frequent, reliable and safer transit they can actually count on every day. Maintenance matters, but the greatest share should go toward improving the day-to-day experience for people using the system.

“I'd prioritize service. Riders need more frequent, reliable and safer transit they can actually count on every day. Maintenance matters, but the greatest share should go toward improving the day-to-day experience for people using the system.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Braeden Chow chose 'No'; I don't support charging residents for congestion when so much of it is caused by construction, lane closures.

Answer: No.
I don't support charging residents for congestion when so much of it is caused by construction, lane closures, poor coordination and inadequate infrastructure. The City should fix the congestion problems within its control before making drivers pay for them.

“I don't support charging residents for congestion when so much of it is caused by construction, lane closures, poor coordination and inadequate infrastructure. The City should fix the congestion problems within its control before making drivers pay for them.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

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Government

Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Braeden Chow chose 'Align with provincial priorities where doing so secures funding or approvals'; partnership.

Answer: Align with provincial priorities where doing so secures funding or approvals.
Partnership. Toronto should work constructively with whatever provincial government is elected when doing so gets the city funding, approvals or better outcomes. I'm not interested in fighting Queen's Park for the sake of it, but I also wouldn't accept a bad deal just to say we cooperated.

“Partnership. Toronto should work constructively with whatever provincial government is elected when doing so gets the city funding, approvals or better outcomes. I'm not interested in fighting Queen's Park for the sake of it, but I also wouldn't accept a bad deal just to say we cooperated.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Braeden Chow chose 'Setting spending and tax levels without assembling a majority'; budget.

Answer: Setting spending and tax levels without assembling a majority.
Budget. If voters elect a mayor with a clear mandate, that mayor should be able to set spending and tax priorities and be held accountable for the results. Administrative powers should be used carefully, not as a tool for constantly reshuffling City staff.

“Budget. If voters elect a mayor with a clear mandate, that mayor should be able to set spending and tax priorities and be held accountable for the results. Administrative powers should be used carefully, not as a tool for constantly reshuffling City staff.”

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Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

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Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Braeden Chow chose 'Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets'.

Answer: Redirect money from new facilities and projects toward existing assets.
Before raising another levy or selling off public assets, the City should make sure it can properly maintain what it already owns. New projects are great, but not if existing roads, facilities and infrastructure are falling apart because money is spread too thin.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“Before raising another levy or selling off public assets, the City should make sure it can properly maintain what it already owns. New projects are great, but not if existing roads, facilities and infrastructure are falling apart because money is spread too thin.”

Source: Build Canada Toronto Election Hub — mayoral questionnaire · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

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Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

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Healthcare

Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?

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Growth & development

How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?

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Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

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Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

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Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

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Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

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Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

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Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

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